The most valuable artwork to sell globally via auction this year.
Made in Los Angeles in 1982.
Depicting his longtime muse, Marie-Thérèse Walter.
The lot is estimated to fetch around $25m USD, including an early manuscript of Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Treatise on Painting.’
She turned $8 USD into over $40,000 USD.
The painting is notably tied to his affinity for jazz and the music of Charlie Parker.
The project is led by the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund in collaboration with Sotheby’s and Pace Gallery.
As well as releasing new hand-signed prints to commemorate International Women’s Day.
The sale proceeds will be put toward recovering further artwork seized in World War II.
Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips are amongst those who have been contacted.
Made by Flemish Baroque artist, Anthony van Dyck.
Shattering its pre-sale estimate and becoming the third most expensive chair to sell at auction.
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